Race to Eat! Festive Kentucky Derby Party Food

Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with a menu of authentic Southern foods, and of course a mint julep or two.

Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with a menu of authentic Southern foods, and of course a mint julep or two. Have guests wear their finest Derby Day hats!
For more classy food ideas, check out our recipes for elegant appetizers.

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Mint Julep

Mint Julep

This mint-infused cocktail, often paired with Southern fare, has been the traditional drink of choice at the Kentucky Derby since 1938.